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On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.

NASA challenges public to find ways of surviving on Mars

The challenge is for the public to find ways to turn carbon dioxide into compounds which would be useful on Mars.

3 Sept 2018 12:56 PM IST

Until now, scientists thought species main reaction to climatic changes was to move. (Photo: ANI)

Radical changes in biodiversity witnessed due to climate change

Whether plants and animals will be able to adjust quickly enough to survive the changing temperature remains uncertain.

3 Sept 2018 8:14 AM IST

The ministry said the find indicates that humans inhabited the fertile Tell al-Samara, in the northern province of El-Dakahlia. (Photo: The Guardian)

Archaeologists discover Neolithic remains in Nile Delta

A joint Egyptian and French mission discovered several storage silos containing large quantities of animal and plant...

3 Sept 2018 8:05 AM IST

In this image provided by NASA, the Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with food and experiments. It will remain attached to the orbiting outpost for about a month, returning to Earth in May. Dragon launched Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a used Falcon rocket. SpaceX wants to reduce launch costs by recycling rocket parts. (Photo: AP)

Russia: ISS air pressure restored after leak

The leak, which was discovered Thursday, was traced to a small hole in one of the Russian Soyuz capsules docked at the...

1 Sept 2018 11:12 AM IST

Dust storm that may soon encircle Mars is threatening a Mars rover. (Photo: Pixabay)

NASA is anxious to hear from its dust-silenced Opportunity Mars rover

Flight controllers have been on alert for a message from Opportunity ever since a dust storm enveloped Mars in June and...

1 Sept 2018 10:46 AM IST

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

NASA set to launch space laser to track Earth's melting ice

NASA will measure the changes in the heights of Earth's polar ice in unprecedented detail.

31 Aug 2018 12:59 PM IST

Dust storm that may soon encircle Mars is threatening a Mars rover. (Photo: Pixabay)

NASA mission to find how giant Mars mountains formed

Mars has some of the tallest mountains in the solar system.

31 Aug 2018 12:12 PM IST

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot reveals signs of water: NASA

The findings support theoretical and computer-simulation models that have predicted abundant water on Jupiter.

31 Aug 2018 11:57 AM IST

A new research shows that surface measurements alone may not accurately predict the full extent of thermal stress on deeper corals. (Photo: ANI)

Rising temperature puts deeper corals in danger

Even in the deep, corals are episodically exposed to thermal stress at intervals different than those corals near the...

30 Aug 2018 10:21 AM IST

While regular use of potent forms of cannabis can increase the chances of developing psychosis, the chemical cannabidiol or CBD appears to have the opposite effect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists unravel how cannabis component may fight psychosis

Most current anti-psychotic drugs target the dopamine chemical signaling system in the brain, while CBD works in a...

30 Aug 2018 9:57 AM IST

On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.

For first time in decades, astronaut quits NASA training

A NASA astronaut candidate has resigned from training, the US space agency has said.

29 Aug 2018 12:14 PM IST

Warning lights such as these lure migrating bats precisely towards the danger which the lights help people to avoid. (Photo: ANI)

Study shows red lights at night hazardous to migratory bats

Light is an important cue for orientation used by many animals and also influences their diurnal rhythms.

29 Aug 2018 10:10 AM IST